Southwest Lifestyle

Best Start Program to host baby boxes event
Community

Best Start Program to host baby boxes event

October 4, 2019

Baby boxes provide babies, up to 6 months of age, a safe place to sleep or relax while under parental supervision. Inside each box is a firm mattress with a…

Headstone placement for Loisa Bass to be held
Community

Headstone placement for Loisa Bass to be held

October 4, 2019

A new headstone will be placed at her unmarked gravesite in Greenmount Cemetery. Pastor Jeff Huber of First United Methodist Church will give a brief historical memorial program on the…

Snowdown to hold volunteer organization meeting
Community

Snowdown to hold volunteer organization meeting

October 4, 2019

Volunteers are needed for T-shirt presales, prize patrol, distribution, schedule of events and the parade. The 42nd annual Snowdown, A Rockin’ Snowdown, will take place Jan. 29 and run through…

Joyce Thayer grateful for community support
Community

Joyce Thayer grateful for community support

October 4, 2019

I am so happy and so proud of everyone for stepping forward with donations of all sorts, including money, clothing, pet supplies, etc. I want to acknowledge the kindness of…

Senior Center to host lunch and learn
Community

Senior Center to host lunch and learn

October 4, 2019

Dr. Schrader, O.D., from Animas Eye Care will discuss cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration. He will provide information about the most common eye disease in the mature eye.

4 the Children seeks volunteers
Community

4 the Children seeks volunteers

October 4, 2019

CASA advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children. A CASA is a volunteer assigned to a case within the Dependency and Neglect System to ensure the best…

Friends of The Colorado Trail to host gathering
Community

Friends of The Colorado Trail to host gathering

October 4, 2019

Colorado Trails friends, volunteers and contributors are invited to attend. Free beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres will be available. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with other trail enthusiasts…

AARP to host safe driver class for seniors
Community

AARP to host safe driver class for seniors

October 4, 2019

This course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age 50 and older. Completion of this course may qualify participants…

Four Corners Slow Money to host potluck
Community

Four Corners Slow Money to host potluck

October 4, 2019

The event will allow members and newcomers to experience a live pitchfest and loan-making process, as well as increase membership, raise awareness of FCSM’s mission, strengthen individual and collective ties,…

Durango Kiwanis grateful for support
Community

Durango Kiwanis grateful for support

October 3, 2019

Thank you, volunteers: Police Chief Bob Brammer, Durango Deputy Chief Brice Current, Superintendent Dan Snowberger, Rep. Barbara McLachlan, La Plata County Treasurer Allison Aichele, DHS Key Club, La Plata Youth…

National Weather Service to host focus groups
Southwest Life

National Weather Service to host focus groups

October 3, 2019

A session for emergency management and water resource professionals will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Durango Public Library, 1900 East Third Ave. A session for residents…

Christian Science Church to host talk Oct. 6
Religion

Christian Science Church to host talk Oct. 6

October 2, 2019

The talk is free to the community and child care will be provided. The talk is sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist. For more information, visit www.christiansciencedurango.org.

Mesa Verde National Park to host star party
Southwest Life

Mesa Verde National Park to host star party

September 30, 2019

Join local and park astronomers for the annual Star Party in Mesa Verde National Park on Oct. 5.Journal file Mesa Verde Park Ranger Kayla Lanoue will guide attendees through the…

Animas High School to host teen vaping talk
Health

Animas High School to host teen vaping talk

September 30, 2019

Colorado tops the nation for teen e-cigarette use. An estimated 27,000 Colorado high schoolers report vaping more than 10 days a month, and stories about vaping-related illnesses are in the…